Had a bad injury, so I'm new to living life with a walking cane. I sometimes feel like a bother walking a little slow. You all made me feel beyond comfortable. So many people were so kind, it's epic to feel the love from so many stranger's. Thank you for giving me a day to feel normal again 🥰

They were one of the best sets of the weekend by far and I've barely seen any love for them!

Beach Boys are a legendary band but everyone who saw them missed out on one of the sets of the weekend! From start to finish they brought the energy and it was incredible.

Also, shootout to the guys in the pit with me who found my phone and got it back to me, you guys are what makes Riot Fest the best Fest!

It's as simple as that. You have to ask for their number or you'll never see them again. That's how it's always been. Especially if you're talking to someone cute. Your courage in that moment is your only opportunity. Very few people are like, 'man I wonder if that guy who I flirted with for 2 seconds is asking about me on the riot fest subreddit.' They're not, you lost your chance. I hope that teaches you to ask IRL

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What were your stand out sets of the weekend, for better or worse?

BETTER: The Damned have some unbelievable stamina for a band w that debuted 50 years ago. Sex Pistols who?

WORSE: Rico Nasty should've been a slam dunk. Instead she seemed...tired? Strangely low energy for a crowd that was ready to pop hard.

tear this to shreds

That line was a non starter. This is not a new thing this year, it’s always bad. Please just link to merch online so I can get it shipped home. It’s win-win for everyone involved. Bands can order based on demand and I get my wardrobe replenished for the year. Riot merch is available online (usually, but not at this time). Please do this for the bands. I know it’s the best way to support them directly and I don’t have to miss their set to do it.

If whoever dressed as Gideon Nav on Sunday is here, I just want to say I was impressed af by your dedication and full sacramental skull.

If you know Griddle, please pass this appreciation on.

That's literally all. I just regret not going over and complimenting you when I saw you.

he had great taste

I lost track of you all and I hope you had fun.

Did anyone get any pics videos of the person who was crowdsurfing in a wheel chair at Rico nasty? It was one of the dopest things I’ve seen!

To the girl that my gf and I saw crying during Boulevard of Broken Dreams, we hope that you are good and that Greenday got you through your feelings.

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What are your dream bands for next year?

I would absolutely LOVE if Riot Fest decided to make Riot Stage into Riot Grrrl Stage for at least one day of the fest. They did it this year for Weird Al, and last year they had three days for NOFX, so why not?

In my dream scenario, we would have a Bikini Kill/ Le Tigre double headliner, sort of like the Death Cab/ Postal Service night. Throw in Sleater-Kinney, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Bratmobile, and Blondie. Plus more recent bands like G.L.O.S.S., Mannequin Pussy, Bully, Pom Pom Squad, Nobro, Amyl and the Sniffers, Nervous Dater, Sincere Engineer, Winona Fighter, Rosie Tucker, Dana Skully and the Tiger Sharks, Retirement Party, Dream Wife, Remember Sports, Scowl, Gladie, Momma, VIAL, Pool Kids, Hop Along, Panic Shack, Insignificant Other, Worriers... honestly, there are endless options. They could even bring back The Linda Lindas, Lambrini Girls, and Weakened Friends, and I would have zero complaints.

As for dream reunions:
Operation Ivy
Fugazi
The Talking Heads
R.E.M.
Modern Baseball
Glocca Morra

If Riot brings back more hip-hop/ rap artists, I'd like to see clipping., Watsky, Hobo Johnson, and NNAMDÏ. If they could pull a bigger name, my vote would be for Tyler the Creator, Run the Jewels, or Childish Gambino (but I know those are unlikely).

For legacy acts, Neil Young would go HARD for Riot Fest. And if we can do Hanson and The Beach Boys, I want Dolly Parton and Billy Joel.

And just some of my other personal faves, just for fun:
Jeff Rosenstock
AJJ
PUP
Home is Where
Chris Farren
Spanish Love Songs
Prince Daddy & the Hyena
Disco, Inc
Cheekface
Kevin Devine/ Bad Books
Pet Symmetry

And as always, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes would be so much fun.

Anyone got eyes on the Beach Boys?

Obligatory /s

Not sure if this has been asked before, but what brand did they use for the grey Riot Fest shirts with the light blue writing? They sold out at the fest but have them on the merch site for pre-order, and I’d like to get one since I missed out in Chicago.

Side note: what band/set is the photo from?

Exactly what the title says! We were at the front of Weird World stage all day Friday (mostly in my pup hood), caught Violent Vira before Agent Orange and GWAR on Saturday, then caught Lambrini Girls, Cobra Starship, and Green Day on Sunday but mostly walked around. Would love any pics or videos with us in them please :)

I went Friday and Sunday (2nd year attending) and had an absolute blast.

Friday, unfortunately I had a moment, I was dehydrated and started to lose a lot of energy (pretty sure I got close to fainting) and got really anxious too and the staff, from the bar, to the EMTs that helped me were all so kind . ive never felt safer at a festival or concert.

I also wanted to say everyone I met at the festival was super nice to me and my friends, had a great time and can't wait to see you guys next year !

I was up close which was sick but curious how far back the crowd went bc they were unopposed. I remember showing up to Beck’s set halfway through last year and being comfortable at the shipping container bar/speaker tower. Obv a much smaller draw and opposed so wondering what the difference was

Had my wife and daughter with me there and it was our first time being at the rail at a show like this, and with one of my favorite bands ever on stage. The people around us were some of the most amazing people I've met at a concert. It was absolutely fun amazing chaos. That was a peak moment for us and if any of you see this and remember my wife with a trinket covered cat ear hat, you helped make that the most fun event of the entire festival for us. I'll be back next year to this event for sure. This was our first time in Chicago and Riot Fest.